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ANTENNA

LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING 

CONDUCTORS

 (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC 

SERVICE 

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA 

GROUNDING AS PER 

(NEC) NATIONAL 

ELECTRICAL

CODE

Safety Precautions

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as 

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Secure Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD 

TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space 

from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. 

This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Important Safety Instructions

1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 

produce heat.

9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider 

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet. 

10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and 

the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)  Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.

13)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)  Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied 

to your home consult your television dealer or local power 
company.

16)  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.
17)  Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet 

slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out 
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid 
of any kind on the LCD TV.

18)  If an outside antenna is connected to the tele vi sion equipment, 

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some 
protection against voltage surges and built up static charg es. 
In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code 
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast 
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an 
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of 
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and 
re quire ments for the grounding electrode.

  

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

  

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead 

within a triangle is intended to tell the 

user that parts inside the product are a 

risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a 

triangle is intended to tell the 

user that important operating and 

servicing instructions are in the 

papers with the appliance.

19)  An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, 

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be 
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20)  Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
 

a. 

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

 

b. 

If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.

 

c. 

If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.

 

d. 

If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

 

 

 

 Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other 
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the 
LCD TV to normal operation.

 

e. 

If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

 

f. 

When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21)  When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that 

have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) 

WARNING:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET 
(INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.).

23) 

WARNING:  SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL 

PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. 
DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS 
AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, 
CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

24) 

CAUTION: 

The Power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the power cord serves 

as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power.

Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from AC outlet 

in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when 
left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

25) 

CAUTION: 

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET 
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EX PO SURE.

26) 

CAUTION: 

USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.

27) 

CAUTION: 

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME 
OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

28) 

CAUTION:  This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. Use with any other type of optional 

accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation)
•  Wall-hanging bracket:  TY-WK3L2RW

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Summary of Contents for viera TC-L37D2M

Page 1: ... for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U S A M0510 0 Quick Start Guide See page 7 14 Operating Instructions 37 42 Class 1080p LCD HDTV 37 0 42 0 inches measured diagonally TQB2AC0019 Model No TC L37D2M TC L42D2M English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating...

Page 2: ...cture sound quality etc 27 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Please read before using the unit Accessories Opt...

Page 3: ...nding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The l...

Page 4: ...e wall hanging bracket installation manual Back of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Depth of screw Minimum 0 39 10 0 mm Maximum 0 67 17 0 mm View from the side 7 9 200 mm 7 9 200 mm Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used Any damage resulting fro...

Page 5: ...f you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury ...

Page 6: ...V controls indicators Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Volume up down Selects channels in sequence Front of the TV POWER button Menu navigations Remote control Basic Connection Continued Switches TV On or Off Standby Changes the input mode p 24 Displays Main Menu p 27 Displays Sub Menu p 15 29 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 14 18 22 35 Volume up dow...

Page 7: ...ock later go to the Menu screen p 29 First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when Auto power on p 29 is set to No Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup ANT Cable setup Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Cable Antenna Not used A...

Page 8: ...he Input labels Label inputs Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input Example DVD Blu ray etc or Not used Press OK to customize the label Edit Blu ray DVD HDMI HDMI RETURN Change Select HDMI 3 Component Video 1 Video 2 PC Next HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST se...

Page 9: ...played channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a Favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set a Favorite channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 OK To change the page Press repeat...

Page 10: ... microSDHC Card miniSD Card microSD Card adapter If a microSDHC Card miniSD Card or microSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 46 Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card then release Sort To sort by Folder month or date In Select the sort type Slideshow Fol...

Page 11: ... Music Video Podcasts You can operate your iPod through the TV screen using the TV remote control p 22 Remote mode Photo You can operate your iPod through the iPod screen using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself p 23 R Y G B Music Playlists Artists Albums Songs Audiobooks 01 02 05 23 OK Select Select Videos Podcasts Remote Settings AXX Correction Sing a song Prev page Next page RETURN...

Page 12: ...04 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Set iPod in Soundtrack Refer to Photo settings on p 19 iPod Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Soundtrack select change next Operate Operate your iPod using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself On Timer playback When the TV is turned On using the Timer the iPod starts playing Follow the direction in ...

Page 13: ...he connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual for the connected equipment If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to the TV using an HDMI cable you will find it easier to use Please refer to p 30 35 Before using these functions you need to set VIERA Link setting to On as shown below Press to exit from a menu screen ...

Page 14: ...ust or select Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 43 PC menu setting change as desired Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to p 27 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations options Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjustments Confirmation sc...

Page 15: ...avorite channels p 16 Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier p 39 Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for Advanced picture Picture mode Basic picture mode V...

Page 16: ...Control equipped components using one button on the TV remote Enjoy additional HDMI Inter Operability with Panasonic products which have the HDAVI Control function This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Connections to the equipment DVD recorder DIGA HD Camcorder Home theater system Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically Equipment with the HDAVI Control fun...

Page 17: ...formation about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 or later function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting English Español Français Panel Aspect Ratio 16 9 fixed Closed caption information Mode CC type Channel information Input signal...

Page 18: ... and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select change You can select available items only Operate the equipment with the TV remote control pointing it at the TV To operate the equipment read the manual of the equipment Available TV remote control butt...

Page 19: ...ating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Channel lock Select up to 7 1 7 channels to block These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating Select Mode and set to Custom Select a channel to lock Menu Selects the lock mode Custom Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Chan...

Page 20: ...ress Number of channels Press RETURN to quit 8 10 RETURN After the scanning is completed select Apply see below All previously saved channels are erased Manual program Set manually Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display Also use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually Edit Caption 80 Edit CH caption Caption Channel RETURN Delete ABC a...

Page 21: ... Adjusts Surf mode Language Clock Channels Inputs and other settings Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Select Input labels Menu Customize TV inputs with the names of your connected devices For easier input selections Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Closed Caption Closed caption Display Clo...

Page 22: ...ep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Menu 0 Sleep Sleep minutes set 0 15 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Menu Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified Off TV 4 18 SUN Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time select set or Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV...

Page 23: ...ming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS C F L R E Exempt Exempt programming G General Programming intended for audience of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or o...

Page 24: ...r function to the TV with an HDMI cable the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround HDAVI Control 5 is the newest standard current as of December 2009 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDMI connection HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digi...

Page 25: ...he surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in a weak mild liqui...

Page 26: ...d will have no impact on the performance of the TV Chaotic image noisy Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition systems fluorescent lamp etc No image is displayed on screen Check Picture menu p 28 Check the cable connections Check that the correct input has been selected Only spots are displayed instead of images Check the channel settings p 38 Check the antenna cables Neither i...

Page 27: ...Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Channel Capability NTSC Analog VHF UHF 2 69 CATV 1 135 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A...

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